"All I see is colors..."

To know me, you must know that I love love love pageants. I am that person that cries when their favorite person gets into top 5, that makes everyone watching with them shut up and announce they can only talk during commercials, and watching pageants live give me as much of a rush as competing in them. In addition to watching and loving pageants like a crazy pageant mom, I follow titleholders like it's my damn job.

You know how you can't mess or argue with men about how much they love said football team? Well, that's like me with pageants.

Also like everyone on planet earth, we love our music. Not only do I mean the music we can blast when we are hysterical in the car and be dramatic like in a movie, but I'm talking about the music you can go "buck wild" to in the club with your ladies by your side. I SEE THAT SMILE YOU HAVE ON. You know what I'm talking about. When we can't find you in the club? We can find you blasting feel good music while getting ready, or sitting next to your car in traffic as you pound on the steering wheel for a good beat to follow with the music.

So pageants+music? What am I trying to get at?
Well one of my idols, Savannah Lynx, was a pageant princess (Miss New Jersey Teen USA 2011), turned fierce NYC musician stylista. I wanted to give a hugeeee shout out to Savannah for letting me interview her because this is what I hope to do (a bit) in the future for Miss Universe Organization contestants and programs.

Although we both look younger than we do now, she is still flawless. Obv.

SLynx is the trendiest cat in the litter box. She's always LOVED singing since a young age and is beyond thankful that she grew up in jersey (just a small ways away from the greatest city ever, NYC). Along side her mom, they took on the city streets to see weekly broadway shows. She appreciates her experience as Miss New Jersey Teen USA that has lead her to her future (and Trauma2 Records)!

Is there anything you can tell us about your single 'Colors'?

For me, a good song is more than just a catchy tune.  I think “Colors” is the perfect break out single for me not only because it’s totally fun to dance to, but it describes that beautiful experience lots of people search for in life.  So many people go about their lives going through the motions- but it takes a special someone to come along and open their eyes to the amazing opportunities around them so that they can see the beauty in themselves and in life.  I feel incredibly blessed to have lived a very vibrant life so far, and hopefully can help bring color to other people’s lives with my music. 

Savannah is able to bring color with her, wherever she goes. She explained that her friends are always laughing at her because she will bring packets of wasabi (+ Tabasco), wherever she goes. Savannah says, "Spicy things just hurt so good I can't get enough!" Speaking of spice, Savannah is practically the female Andrew Zimmer, obviously more attractive! She's been to 56 different countries and loves trying different foods. (i.e Ostrich egg soup, alligator, etc.) All I have to say is, literally WHAT.

I know that you are SUCH a fan of the city life and glamour. What inspires your wardrobe?

Living in NYC is like drowning in a pool of 6’ foot tall, stick skinny models who wear all black, super edgy clothes.  

While they look amazing rocking that kind of look, I’m personally not as concerned with what “everybody’s wearing,” but more about what makes me feel sexy and confident.  I try to stick with pieces that are luxurious, sexy, and surprising.  Anything that’s backless or has sheer panels is a must for me, and most of my basics are white, black, creams, and pale pinks so that I can easily mix and match.  I think there’s nothing better than a take on a basic item that has unique accents or a different element that turns heads!  (Also bonus points if it has any cat references!) Meowwww. 

SLynx is inspired by classic rock (Beatles/Rolling Stones/etc). Yes, she is a pop artist but "the heart and artistry of these legends have influenced her to constantly push myself to dig deeper and give more". Miss. Fierce over here says, "As I continue to write, I always strive to make my songs memorable and meaningful both musically and lyrically."

If you are ever in NYC, this is what she suggests:

Being the carbaholic that I am, there about a million hole-in-the-wall restaurants that have the perfect combination of great food and awesome atmosphere.  For more low key dinners, Room Service in Hell’s Kitchen is my go-to favorite, while I like STK, The Standard Grill, and Beauty and Essex for when I’m feeling fancy-schmancy.  Not to be so obvious, but shopping is one of my favorite things to do in New York.   Bergdorf Goodman’s is practically heaven (but the insane prices are more like hell) so I try to find little boutiques that sell one of a kind pieces.  

What are your music plans/goals for the future?

The last few months have brought so many exciting developments- I filmed the music video for my single “Colors,” launched my website www.savannahlynx.com, started working on choreography for live performances, and released my single on itunes and Amazon.  The next few months are sure to be CRAZY, too!  Getting to do live shows, radio play, launching Savannah Lynx merchandise, and the release of my music video are fueling me to make every day count!  There is so much I still want to accomplish- and big picture, I just want to be doing what I’m most passionate about on a daily basis. 

Fun Facts about SLynx:

+Can say Alphabet Backwards, loves to horseback ride, and a sharp shooter (owns a 20 gauge beretta). Don't mess with this feline.  Make sure to check out her new single below!

Find SLynx Music on: twitter | facebook | instagram |website 

Want to read the full Q&A? Click here.

All photos taken from SLynx Facebook/instagram/twitter/website. All answers are her own. All opinions are my own. I was not compensated for this post. 

My lipgloss (for once) is poppin'

Can't you agree that some of your BEST blog ideas (or general ideas) come from the shower? Like is there a waterproof tablet I can buy? Or a recorder that I can take in the shower?

When I was younger I used to wish that I could have a computer installed in my shower wall.
Hey maybe, I can become the next Trump or something with my million dollar idea. Watch out, showers of the future.

Anyway, my point of this is to tell you I had a GRAND idea to present to you my fab Influencer VoxBox items. My next idea was something along the lines of referring to the song Lipgloss by Lil Mama. The only reason I remember is because I can't get this stinkin' song out of my head!

Lil Mama, my spirit animal (sarcasm), once put it so beautifully: "All the boys keep jocking, they chase me after school..."

Do you know what jocking means? I don't. I didn't think it was a real thing so I just went to the good ole Urban D. Jocking means 'to engage in flirtatious behavior'. 

AAAAAANYWAY...again...back to my point. Because we shouldn't care about what Lil Mama has to say. We should care about lipgloss. In my lil boxy of voxy (alright bare with me, I like to make these posts more exciting to read), I received the NYC Big Bold Gloss. 

Let it be known I hate lipgloss. I'm a lipstick lady or chapstick chick on days that end in Y. I obviously decided to test it out because we all trying new things, and safe to say I wouldn't have blogged about it if I didn't enjoy it. 

You don't seen any glossy-ish right? Right. I hate nothing more than clumpy lipgloss but although it is named the big and boldest of lipgloss, I slapped it right on and it added shine to my lips which was the plan....stan.

Are you a lipgloss lisa? Or a lipstick Louise? What about chapstick charlie?

*I received this product complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes*

My best friend, Miss USA

Make sure you check out my blog biff Lauren's take on our super fab 24 hour blog date in DC. I keep rereading it because I would love anything to go back to those two days. It made my summer!
*****

Where do I begin? Maybe at the part that B called in sick to work (shhh) to come with me? Or maybe that he brought me chocolate covered gummy bears FOR BREAKFAST (which is my guilty pleasure)? Ok, that sounds about right. An early morning filled with excitement in the air. I was so excited. More excited than you've probably ever been. Not even kidding....After a train ride and running through the city we made it to 8th and 51st street. Can I get an Amen? Fab, thanks!

So I fangirl-ed. Hard. First off, before she got there I realized I was the oldest one there (besides parents). A girl who won a title in CT was there, a little girl who was with her rents, and two middle school girls who were somehow related to Miss USA (not too sure). But all I was thinking was How do they have twitters? They're like five....*I won this free trip through a twitter contest!!!!!* I of course put on my Alyssa Campanella phone case so people would realize how obsessed I am with pageants. In addition to drinking sbucks, I was off the walls bouncing. B wanted to punch me in the face multiple times, I'm sure. I was screaming/crying/singing/rambling. Maybe everyone wanted to ductape my mouth shut now that I think about it. I invited my pageant friend, Sam, along too and I was freaking out she wouldn't make it in time. SORRY TRYING TO NOT BORE YOU....Overall I was upset because noone was as excited as I was to be there. I saw Miss USA, Erin Brady, and cried. I get it I AM PATHETIC. I was so so so happy though. Since it's been a dream to meet a Miss USA. I introduced myself to her and she was like "Yeah I've seen your tweets before" and I showed her my Alyssa phone case. She laughed. Scooooooore! 

We were allowed to ask her questions and noone did but me. But I was lovin' every second of it. However, I was disappointed because 1. The tour was only 50 minutes when they said it would be an hour and a half and 2. They promised us pics and autographs and they only gave us one picture and they pushed her right out of there, and 3. the tour was lame. we didn't get to see much!!! I was upset but it was definitely a once in a life time experience for me. Also, even B can say he's met Miss USA. He is a trooper for coming with me and making my day the best it could be. I didn't want anyone else by my side that day (because he understands my craziness more than anyone ever) and I'm so happy with how it turned out!

(from left to right: Wearing my friend Sam's Miss New Jersey NAM crown : B and Miss USA (obvi) : A taste of NYC on a pretty day : My shot with Miss USA aka my best friend : Trump Tower : Thiiiiis guy!)